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Rerum Novarum: An Overview

Published on Dec 18, 2015

A simplification of Pope Leo XIII's social Encyclical on Capital and Labor

PRESENTATION OUTLINE

RERUM NOVARUM

RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF CAPITAL AND LABOR
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UNDERSTANDING THE BACKGROUND:

INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION AND POPE LEO XIII
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INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION

THE UNDERLYING REALITY BEHIND R.N.
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18TH-19TH CENTURY

AGRARIAN/ RURAL SOCIETIES IN EUROPE BECAME INDUSTRIAL/ URBAN

INDUSTRIES SHIFTED

FROM HAND PRODUCTION TO MACHINES

NEW SOCIAL STATUS

THE RISE OF THE WORKING CLASS
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POPE LEO XIII

VINCENZO GIOACCHINO PECCI

ORDAINED PRIEST IN 1837

SERVED IN DIPLOMATIC SERVICES FOR PAPAL STATES

NOT JUST A CHURCHMAN

HE WAS ALSO AN EXCELLENT STATESMAN

GEARED TOWARDS RENEWAL

OF THE DIALOGUE BETWEEN THE CHURCH AND THE WORLD

RERUM NOVARUM

RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF CAPITAL AND LABOR
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SUMMARY OUTLINE

OF LEO XIII'S RERUM NOVARUM

INTRODUCTION

LET'S UNDERSTAND THE SITUATION
Topics are mostly about Situational Analysis, particularly p.3
p4 is a socialist attempt to answer the situation but is against the church's teaching
p5 and 6 are anthopological explanation of man's basic needs and rights (to obtain) vs socialism
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STEWARDSHIP

THE PHILOSOPHY AND THEOLOGY BEHIND
Theology (p8) God has given the earth for the use and enjoyment of the human race, hence no way it can bar owning private properties
Philosophy (p9)private ownership in accordance with the law of nature is for the preservation of life, and it is from the toil from the soil
p11 principle of private ownership in accordance with civil law, derived from divine
p12-13: man is a social being. Family, Society: can own
"in choosing a state of life, men are in full liberty to follow the counsel of JC

PROBLEM OF JUSTICE

APOLOGY AGAINTS SOCIALISM
p15-20
IMBALANCE of quality of life, work, wages
doors will be opened to envy and discord
p16: the Church has to intervene on the authority of the gospel.
p17: inequality as in luigi taparelli (differences as individual, equal in human dignity and rights)
p19: there should be no imba. rich and poor may co-exist
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CHURCH

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
p21-31

See Acts of the Apostles how early Christians give their wealth to one another. This is stewardship of those who are able
p23 safeguard the dignity of the poor
p24, uphold morals and virtues
p26: Charity (brotherly love) reach out and influence others regarding matters of duty and morals
p29: see lolo lucio's notes: The church intervenes directly in behalf of the poor
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STATE

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
p32-42 Uphold public well being and private property

p32: state should make sure that the laws and institutions, the general character and administration of the cmw shall be such as of themselves to realize private prosperity.
"Promote to the utmost the interest of the poor"
Follow a moral rule
p33-35 Civil Law applies equally to all

p34: parallel with taparelly: equality is not equal to egality

p35 prime duty of existence: safeguard the community and all its members
p37: Rights
p38 vs violence
p39 balak
p41: religious rights and rest day

Make sure that the laws and institutions, the general character and administration of the commonwealth shall be such as of themselves to realize public well being and private property.
· The interests of all, whether high or low, are equal.
· The State must not absorb the individual or the family. Both should be allowed free and untrammeled action so far as is consistent with he common good and the interest of others.
· Rulers must safeguard the community and all its members.
· Peace and order should be maintained.
· The discipline of family life should be observed and that religion should be obeyed; that a high standard of morality should prevail, both in public and private life.
· Justice should be held sacred and that no one should injure another with impunity.
· The members of the commonwealth should grow up to man's estate, strong and robust and capable, if need be, of guarding and defending their country.
· Rights must be religiously respected wherever they exist.
· The public authority has the duty to prevent and to punish injury and to protect everyone in the possession of his own (though the poor may have a claim for special considerations)
· In matters of private property, the state's duty is to safeguard it by legal enactment and protection, and by keeping the populace within the line of duty.
· The laws should forestall and prevent troubles from arising.
· Safeguard human dignity
· Cessation from work and labor on Sundays and days of rest must be observed, hallowed by religion.
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WAGES

p43-48
p43: agreement in black and white. no grey areas
p44: dignity and morality of labor
p46: financial literacy
p48: mutual help (relationship)

Wages are regulated by free consent and therefore the employer, when he pays what was agreed upon, has done his part and seemingly is not called upon to do anything beyond. The only way, it is said in which injustice might occur would be if the master refused to pay the whole of the wages, or if the workman should not complete the work undertaken.
· The working man and the employer must make free agreements, and in particular let them agree freely as to the wages.
· Every workman should be Financially Literate and maximize his economy.
· Aid should be provided for those who are in distress and in classrooms.
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ASSOCIATIONS

p49-59
guidelines on how to protect the working class

in order to safeguard the wellbeing of all, especially the poor and the working class, it is appropriate that they join associations. This can be a mean and a venue for promoting the advancement of art (skills) and in bearing witness to the Gospel.
· Unions or associations should be suited to the requirements of the age, especially in the numerous requirements in daily life.
· In times when associations go bad, the State reserves the right and duty to intervene.
· The spirit of association alleviates the members from their burdens, especially those who feel oppressed and marginalized.
· All societies being free to exist have a further right to adopt such rules and regulations or the organization as may best conduce to the attainment of the its respective peers.
· The Working men's associations should be organized and furnished with the best and the most suitable means for attaining what is aimed at, for helping each member to better their condition to the utmost in body, soul and property
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CONCLUSION

p60-64

61: recap
· 62-63: reminders
· 64: closing

PERSONAL REFLECTION

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REVOLUTION

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CHANGE

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AGE

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SPIRIT

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